Review of Ben-Hur (2016) by Miles B — 18 Aug 2016

A more streamlined version of the 1958 film that features a great lead performance from Jack Huston and an awful ending that almost ruins the entire endeavor.

This review of Ben-Hur (2016) was written by Miles B on 18 Aug 2016.

Ben-Hur has generally received mixed reviews.

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